RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


TOOWOOMBA TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2015

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – 3M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Preston, L. Carvosso
Betting Steward – R. Waterman
Clerk of Scales – Club
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – P. McAuliffe
Swab attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann
Starter – P. Brennan
Jockeys Advocate – G. Smith
Stewards Secretary – W. Ostrofski

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

Trainer D. Hansen was fined $100 under AR. 178F(1) for failing to have his treatment book up to date.

Race 1: ALISCO DESIGN QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP – 1200M

Trainer J. Chan was fined $100 for the late declaration of P. Hamilton as the rider of ROMAN TYCOON.

TREASURES SECRET – Slightly slow to begin, then lost ground when hampered by SNACK ON THE RUN, which began awkwardly. Held up and unable to improve near the 200m, and near the 150m made contact with the tiring DEEP CROSSING before obtaining clear running in the run to the finish.

HAY LIFE – Raced wide throughout. Steadied from heels and forced wider on the track by another runner rounding the home turn.

ENSIGN – Steadied from heels near the 700m when racing keenly.

ROMAN TYCOON – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 900m.

SORORITY SISTER – Jumped away awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

SNACK ON THE RUN – Jumped away awkwardly.

Race 2: DAN FLOHR MECHANICAL CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1100M

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by trainer J. Anderson for the late declaration of R. Ride as the rider of HEAVENLY GLASS.

Correct weight was delayed to allow K. Yoshida, the rider of 2nd placegetter RITZY BELLE, and trainer K. Kemp to view the Stewards’ patrol footage to ascertain whether there were grounds on which to lodge an objection against the winner SNEAKY PETERSON. After viewing the videos, both parties declined to lodge an objection and correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored.

TO BE KING – Tightened for room shortly after the start.

GREENBOW – Held up for clear running and unable to improve from the 500m until approaching the 100m.

MASSIVE ATTACK – Blundered on jumping away.

DR LEWICKI – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

HEAVENLY GLASS – Bumped by another runner at the start.

INTERLUDE – Raced wide throughout.

Race 3: LEROY PALMER CONSULTING ENGINEERS BM85 H'CAP – 1100M

Trainer S. Ryan was fined $100 for the late declaration of M. Kai as the rider of VO HEART.

Trainer P. Sexton was fined $200 for presenting EXTREME MOVER with incorrect gear.

LUCKY SOUND – Tightened for room at the start. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

EXTREME MOVER – Forced to steady near the 500m when tightened for room by TINTS (N. Evans), which shifted out when not fully clear. N. Evans was advised to exercise more care.

VO HEART – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

BRADY ‘N’ ME – Tightened for room at the start.

A FINE DROP OF RED – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

Race 4: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE CLASS 3 PLATE – 1300M

SELFIE – When questioned as to the disappointing performance, apprentice M. Powell advised that the gelding obtained a forward position in the early stages without being overly pressured and travelled comfortably throughout the event, however when placed under pressure from leaving the 600m failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer M. Frappell advised that following tonight’s performance, the gelding would be spelled immediately.

GOOD JOB BRO – Passing the 1100m commenced to race ungenerously for a distance whilst being restrained. Stewards questioned apprentice J. Orman as to whether there was an opportunity to improve into the race sooner than he did when trailing a tiring runner during the middle stages of the event. Apprentice Orman advised that whilst he was aware that he was positioned some lengths from the lead, approaching the 700m, when trailing RAZZLING DAZZLER, which was not improving into the race as he had expected, he was reluctant to pressure his mount at that stage as at previous starts the gelding has shown that it only has a short sprint. Apprentice Orman added that although he had waited until the 600m before pressuring the gelding, it failed to run on over the concluding stages, which reinforced his opinion that it only possesses a short sprint. Apprentice J. Orman was fined $100 for failing to weigh in for 4th.

RAZZLING DAZZLER – Connections advised that from the inside barrier it would be the intention to have the horse ridden more positively today. When questioned regarding the horse’s disappointing performance, apprentice Ljung advised that the mare never travelled strongly throughout the event and when placed under pressure from the 600m proved disappointing. Apprentice Ljung added that in her opinion the mare raced flat today and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer K. Kemp advised that following tonight’s performance, RAZZLING DAZZLER would be spelled immediately.

Race 5: TYRRELL’S WINES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1300M

PORTLAND POWER – Slow to begin. Uncompetitive. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer R. Drysdale was advised that the gelding must perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial before it is permitted to start again.

HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF – Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 900m and then shifted out and bumped another runner.

SIR CLISBY – Slow to begin. Momentarily forced to steady to avoid heels approaching the 100m.

MISS WONDERFILLY – Momentarily forced to steady to avoid heels approaching the 100m.

PIPER – Steadied to avoid the heels of another runner near the 1200m. Bumped by another runner near the 900m. Apprentice E. Ljung was reprimanded for using the whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m.

DEAR MARY – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

PRINCE INTEGRITY – Rider P. Hamilton was fined $200 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight.

Race 6: WIMMERS PREMIUM SOFT DRINKS 0-65 H'CAP – 1850M

JOSHUA’S MIGHT – Eased down from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer B. Currie advised that following the performance today, it is now the intention that the gelding will be leaving his stable.

HARDMAN HARRY – Tightened for room passing the winning post on the first occasion when BACK TO ABILENE was taken in by JOSHUA’S MIGHT (P. Hamilton), which shifted in when not fully clear. P. Hamilton was reprimanded.

COUNT ROMANO – Raced wide until a point near the 1100m where the gelding was ridden forward to assume a position outside the leader.

GAS BURNER – Overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

Race 7: SHANNON SIGN COMPANY BM75 H'CAP – 1625M

KING LUDWIG – After being ridden along early to obtain a forward position, then overraced during the early and middle stages of the event.

MAC’S ADDITION – Tightened for room at the start and lost ground. On returning to scale apprentice Attard expressed disappointment with the horse’s performance. He advised that the gelding never travelled strongly throughout the event and wen placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding.

HUSSY ERIN – Raced ungenerously for a short distance rounding the turn near the 1300m.

UP AND ABLAZE – Held up for a short distance rounding the home turn.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees


Reprimands
Race 5. App. E. Ljung – use whip forehand more than 5 times prior to the 100m – AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii)
Race 6. P. Hamilton – careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Fines
Tnr. D. Hansen - $100 – fail to have treatment book up to date – AR. 178F(1)
Race 1. Tnr. J. Chan – $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 3. Tnr. P. Sexton-$200 - present horse in incorrect gear.
Race 3. Tnr. S. Ryan - $100 – late rider declaration – LR. 67
Race 4. App. J. Orman - $100 – fail to weigh in 4th – AR. 144
Race 5. P. Hamilton - $200 – weigh in overweight – AR. 145

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Ice Cold, Treasures Secret, Fille Ardente, Our Grand Finale, Rooms On Fire, Absolutelyanything
Horses swabbed post-race

All winners, Sorority Sister, Ritzy Belle, Le Cap, King Ludwig

Warnings/bars
Race 5. PORTLAND POWER – uncompetitive – barrier trial – AR. 8(t)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. ROMAN TYCOON – P. Hamilton
Race 2. HEAVENLY GLASS – R. Ride
Race 3. VO HEART – M. Kai, FINE DROP OF RED – J. Orman
Race 5. PRINCE INTEGRITY – P. Hamilton